Surprise woman offers $775 reward for return of grandfather’s stolen ashes
Sage Ferrell is offering a $775 reward for the return of a light purple urn containing her grandfather's ashes, which was stolen from her unlocked vehicle Friday night near Bell Road and Grand Avenue. Ferrell has filed a police report but says she is willing to accept an anonymous, no-questions-asked...
Pizzicata brings Italy to Glendale’s Citadel
A family-built Italian dining group has entered its next chapter with a refined vision for hospitality. Pizzicata owners/spouses Frederico Venturini and Viola Tagliaferri is sharing its high-level Italian dining experience shaped by their personal journey. Their restaurants began as a leap of faith when the couple...
Feeding the homeless triggers mixed emotions in Phoenix
As a new day begins at the Key Campus, a hub for homeless services in downtown Phoenix, volunteers were hard at work in the St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix Dining Room. They were scooping peanut butter into small containers, filling coffee pitchers and placing fake flower arrangements on each table, prepping the room for...
St. Mary’s Food Bank expects to serve 1,500 families during Christmas distribution
PHOENIX — A big holiday effort is now underway on Monday, Dec. 22, to help families across the Valley. St. Mary's Food Bank is kicking off its Christmas distribution, expecting thousands of families to show up for food and support. Families will receive a Christmas ham or turkey, depending...
Sky Habor’s new parking system guides travelers to open parking spots
PHOENIX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is introducing a new parking system that guides visitors to available parking spots in the Terminal 3 garage. The new camera-based system utilizes sensors to monitor parking spaces and track the number of available spaces throughout the 2,000-lot building. Red and...
2 hospitalized after serious crash at Glendale intersection
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Two people were hospitalized after a crash in Glendale on Monday morning. While details are extremely limited, first responders were dispatched to the intersection of Glendale Avenue and El Mirage Road for a serious crash just before 1 a.m. Arizona’s Family crews at the scene...
Woman arrested after alleged stabbing in Tempe
TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — A woman was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly stabbing a man in Tempe. Officers responded around 3 a.m. to Southern Avenue and McClintock Drive, where authorities say the two began arguing before the woman pulled out a knife and stabbed the man multiple times.
Two-year-old girl dies after falling into Tempe swimming pool Monday
A child has died after being pulled from a swimming pool in Tempe on Monday morning.
Actor Morgan Freeman is coming to Arizona for a music festival
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman comes to town on Thursday, Jan. 8, for a sold-out show at Highlands Church in Scottsdale as part of Arizona Musicfest. Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience is an immersive multimedia production with extensive narration by Freeman, live performances by celebrated Delta Blues...
Phoenix Man Sentenced to 22.5 Years for Aggravated Assault on Police and Firearm Offenses
A Phoenix man, previously barred from firearm possession, has been handed a 20-year prison sentence after a harrowing encounter with police that included gunfire. Eberto Hernandez (DOB 12/1984) faced multiple felony charges for the May 2023 incident at his home. He was convicted of two counts of Aggravated Assault on...

















